What makes a good story?

Have you ever used Duolingo, Babbel, Busuu or perhaps another language-learning app? How did you get on? Some people love the convenience of these apps – you can learn on the go, like during your commute to work, rather than committing to a certain time each week, like learning i ... Show More

Every year we see damage, death and destruction caused by hurricanes, cyclones and typhoons - tropical storms. Is climate change making this impact worse? Climate change may be making this destruction worse. Phil is joined by BBC weather presenter and meteorologist Sarah Keith-Lu ... Show More

What is the worst smell in the world? And what is the best smell? Are there any smells that you like, but that your friends or family hate? Smells are all around us all the time, but the English language is often quite general in the way it describes smells, as opposed to other s ... Show More

Storytelling is an important part of being human. Stories connect us to each other; they create a bond. We all love to hear stories, but can we tell them? Whether you’re a business professional giving a presentation, or a story-lover who wants to share stories with others, Lisa B ... Show More

Storytelling is an important part of being human. We all love to hear stories, but can we tell them? The better we tell stories, the better we will connect with people in both our personal and our professional lives. In this episode, Lisa B. Marshall, aka The Public Speaker, will ... Show More

Humans are amazing storytellers. It allows us to connect with each other, entertain each other and empathize with each other. But problems arise when the stories that we create in our minds grow beyond our current reality. Today, look out for times when thoughts are spinning out ... Show More

Storytelling is a skill that can be honed. I want to share with you how to dig up meaningful stories and share them in a way that feels natural and cohesive and not cringey, so that you can use them as tools in crafting your own legacy and a means to communicate and connect with ... Show More

Hey, Sis! Are you wondering how to create a more captivating and impactful speech? Do you want to know why story-telling is so important and how you can use it to your benefit with simple steps? Let’s dive into today’s episode where we will discuss the importance of story-telling ... Show More

Storytelling is one of the fundamental ways humans connect. It’s how we learn, exchange ideas, and entertain ourselves. At its core, storytelling is communication. This episode comes from a live Twitter Space talk Chris Do, and Anneli Hansson hosted. The topic: how to tell your o ... Show More

We discuss this story and teach you some related vocabulary so you can talk about it too. 

<p>“Make them want to turn the page,” says <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/paula-moya/">Paula Moya</a>, a professor at Stanford University and author of <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/the-social-imperative/"><em>The Social Imperative: Race, Close Reading, and ... Show More

As much as we'd like to believe that people are convinced by facts, years of cognitive research show that we are convinced by stories and emotions (and then we often find facts to support our decisions). Since storytelling matters, we talked about how to do it well.To sign up for ... Show More